25+ Years Security Experience•Enterprise Security Leadership
Serving Texas Firms
Remote-First Execution
Meets Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA)
Regulatory Expertise
100% Audit Success Rate
Proven Methodology

Why cybersecurity matters in Texas

Organizations in Texas are facing increasing pressure from ransomware, phishing, vendor risk, and evolving regulatory and insurance requirements. We help you translate national frameworks and carrier controls into a practical, state-specific roadmap.

Insurance expectations in Texas

Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA) creates comprehensive privacy requirements. Diverse economy spans energy, healthcare, and technology. Insurers require documented security programs, ransomware controls (following high-profile attacks), and OT security for energy sector.

Texas Data Breach Notification Requirements

Notification Timeline

30 days

AG Notification Threshold

10,000+ residents (consumer reporting agencies)

Amended to 30 days. AG enforcement with civil penalties $2,000-$50,000 per violation. Notification failure: $100/person/day, max $250,000.

Organizations experiencing a data breach in Texas should consult legal counsel to ensure compliance with all notification requirements. Failure to comply can result in significant penalties and reputational damage.

Texas Privacy Law

No Comprehensive LawTexas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA)Effective: July 1, 2024

Second-largest state with privacy law. No revenue threshold - focuses on business operations. Small business exemption. Strong AG enforcement (multiple 2025 actions).

Recent Cyber Incidents in Texas

Texas Tech HSC (Sept 2024): 1.4M patients, Interlock ransomware. Mr. Cooper (Oct 2023): 14.6M customers, 1.18M Texans. City of Dallas (May 2023): Ransomware crippled city systems for months. Texas DPS (2024): 115K driver's licenses leaked. Conduent (Oct 2024): 10.5M affected. Texas lost $1B+ to cybercrime in 2023.

These incidents highlight the critical importance of proactive cybersecurity measures, incident response planning, and cyber insurance for Texas organizations.

Federal Mandate16 CFR Part 314

Does Your Texas Firm Meet the "5,000 Record" Threshold?

If your firm in Texas maintains records for 5,000+ consumers, you are NOT exempt from the FTC Safeguards Rule. You must have a designated Qualified Individual.

  • Designated Qualified Individual
  • Written WISP Document
  • Vendor Risk Assessments
  • MFA Enforcement
Assess Your Compliance

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We Are Not an IT Company.
We Are Your Security Partner.

Many Texas business leaders mistakenly believe their IT provider handles compliance liability. They do not. Your IT team builds the car. We write the traffic laws.

Your IT Provider / MSP

The Operator

Focus: Uptime & Speed

Keeps servers running, closes helpdesk tickets fast, and ensures user productivity.

Role: The Mechanic

Installs firewalls, patches software, and manages user accounts.

Goal: Functionality

Is the system working?

Team CSC vCISO

The Strategist

Focus: Governance & Risk

Manages legal liability, audit readiness, and FTC/State compliance mandates.

Role: The Architect

Writes the WISP policies, trains the staff, and reports to the Board.

Goal: Defensibility

Are we legally protected if we get breached?

Better Together: We don't replace your IT team. We give them the 'Air Cover' and budget justification they need to secure your environment.

Services for Texas businesses

Cybersecurity Services

  • • Texas cybersecurity
  • • Houston cyber security
  • • Dallas IT security
  • • Austin managed security
  • • San Antonio cybersecurity

Virtual CISO & Security Leadership

  • • Texas vCISO
  • • Houston virtual CISO
  • • Dallas fractional CISO
  • • Austin security consulting

Microsoft 365 & Cloud Services

  • • Texas Microsoft 365
  • • Houston M365 migration
  • • Dallas Office 365
  • • Austin cloud services

AI Consulting

  • • Texas AI consulting
  • • Houston AI implementation
  • • Dallas AI services
  • • Austin Copilot

Industries we support in Texas

We help regulated and mission-driven organizations in Texas protect sensitive data and maintain uninterrupted operations.

  • Gaming & Hospitality
  • Real Estate
  • Film & Entertainment
  • Tourism
  • Technology
  • Logistics

Core services for organizations in Texas

From cyber risk assessments and vCISO advisory to Microsoft 365 hardening and Zero Trust endpoint management, we help you build a modern, resilient environment.

  • Microsoft Copilot Training

    Master Microsoft Copilot to boost productivity.

  • Azure Virtual Desktop

    Enable secure remote work with Azure Virtual Desktop.

  • Autopilot Deployment

    Streamline device setup with Windows Autopilot.

  • Security Awareness Training

    Empower your employees to recognize and stop cyber threats.

  • Teams Phone

    Modernize your phone system with Microsoft Teams Phone.

  • Cyber Insurance Readiness

    Prepare your business to meet cyber insurance requirements.

Cities we serve in Texas

Explore cybersecurity and IT services in major metros across Texas.

El PasoDallasHoustonSan AntonioFort WorthAustin

Our services in Texas

Learn more about our core service offerings available to organizations in Texas.

Cybersecurity

Risk assessments, penetration testing, and security operations

vCISO & Governance

Strategic security leadership and policy development

Microsoft 365

M365 security, migration, and optimization

Infrastructure & Zero Trust

Modern infrastructure and zero trust architecture

AI & Automation

AI strategy, governance, and automation solutions

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Frequently Asked Questions

Managed cybersecurity provides proactive, 24/7 monitoring, threat detection, and incident response specifically focused on protecting your organization from cyber threats. Unlike traditional IT support that primarily handles help desk issues and maintenance, managed cybersecurity includes continuous vulnerability scanning, security awareness training, endpoint protection, and compliance management.

Our security operations center monitors your environment around the clock. Critical alerts trigger immediate response protocols, typically within 15 minutes. We provide documented incident response procedures and work with your team to contain, eradicate, and recover from security events while preserving evidence for any necessary investigations.

We support organizations navigating HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2, NIST CSF, CMMC, state privacy laws, and industry-specific regulations. Our vCISO services include policy development, gap assessments, audit preparation, and ongoing compliance monitoring tailored to your specific requirements.

Cyber insurance is increasingly essential for organizations of all sizes. Our managed security services directly address the controls insurers require—MFA, endpoint detection, backup verification, security awareness training, and incident response planning—often helping clients qualify for better coverage and lower premiums.

Our multi-layered ransomware defense includes advanced endpoint detection and response (EDR), email security filtering, immutable backup solutions, network segmentation, privilege access management, and regular security awareness training. We also conduct tabletop exercises to ensure your team knows how to respond if an attack occurs.

We specialize in serving small and mid-sized organizations, typically ranging from 20 to 500 employees. Our services are designed to provide enterprise-grade security at a cost structure that makes sense for growing organizations without dedicated security teams.

Absolutely. We frequently partner with internal IT teams and existing MSPs to provide specialized security expertise. We can operate as your dedicated security layer while your IT team handles day-to-day operations, or we can provide full managed services depending on your needs.

Most organizations are fully onboarded within 2-4 weeks. This includes deploying our security tools, configuring monitoring, establishing baseline policies, and training your team. We start with a security assessment to identify immediate risks and prioritize remediation efforts.

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